Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH, “The Brigham”) is the largest hospital of the Longwood Medical and Academic Area in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Can gut bacteria prevent and even reverse food allergies?

Study finds altered gut microbiota in infants with food allergy; oral therapy to replenish bacteria prevented food allergy and suppressed established disease in mice. Every three minutes, a food-related allergic reaction sends someone to the emergency room in the U.S. Currently, the only way to prevent a reaction is for people with food allergies to

Can gut bacteria prevent and even reverse food allergies?

Using sensory nanoparticles to detect disease

Building on new insights about nanoparticles, investigators develop a test for early detection of diseases, including different types of cancer Investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital are taking advantage of a unique phenomenon of nanoparticles to develop a test for early detection of different types of diseases, including cancer. Through previous investigations, Morteza Mahmoudi, PhD,

Using sensory nanoparticles to detect disease

Researchers invent a resistance-sensing injection device (needle) that knows where to go

Smart Needle Syringes and hollow needles—among the most feared and most commonly used tools in medical practice—have been around for more than a century. However, the precise insertion of these devices depends largely on the technique and skill of the person delivering the injection. And some anatomical regions, such as the space in the back

Researchers invent a resistance-sensing injection device (needle) that knows where to go

A big move forward towards defeating glioblastoma

New approach using multiple microRNA ‘hitchhikers’ to weaken cancer cells in advance of standard therapy shows promise in preclinical models In cancer therapeutics research, microRNAs–tiny strings of nucleotides that get churned out inside cells–have been a source of both excitement and disappointment. While preclinical studies have found that microRNAs play an important role in cancer

A big move forward towards defeating glioblastoma

Home-based hypertension program helped 81 percent of participants achieve blood pressure control in seven weeks

Pilot study by Brigham investigators finds that an innovative care-delivery program helped 81 percent of participants achieve blood pressure control in seven weeks Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a widespread clinical problem affecting nearly half of all adults. Despite the serious consequences that can result from hypertension, which puts patients at increased risk for

Home-based hypertension program helped 81 percent of participants achieve blood pressure control in seven weeks

A nanoscale arthritis treatment could administer drugs directly to cartilage potentially healing damaged tissue

Injectable material made of nanoscale particles can deliver arthritis drugs throughout cartilage. Osteoarthritis, a disease that causes severe joint pain, affects more than 20 million people in the United States. Some drug treatments can help alleviate the pain, but there are no treatments that can reverse or slow the cartilage breakdown associated with the disease.

A nanoscale arthritis treatment could administer drugs directly to cartilage potentially healing damaged tissue

Detecting HIV with new cellphone technology

New, affordable mobile device could aid people in developing countries The management of human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV), an autoimmune disorder that cripples the immune system by attacking healthy cells, remains a major global health challenge in developing countries that lack infrastructure and trained medical professionals. Investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital have designed a

Detecting HIV with new cellphone technology

Genetic engineering sets the stage for a synthetic microbiome

Genetic engineering allows different species of bacteria to communicate with each other in the gut of a living mouse, setting the stage for a synthetic microbiome More than 1,000 species of bacteria have been identified in the human gut, and understanding this incredibly diverse “microbiome” that can greatly impact health and disease is a hot

Genetic engineering sets the stage for a synthetic microbiome

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Harvard-Affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital Signs $150,000 Contract with Customs and Border Patrol | News - Harvard Crimson
July 3, 2019 - Harvard-Affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital Signs $150,000 Contract with Customs and Border Patrol | News Harvard CrimsonUnited States Customs and Border Patrol entered into a $150,000 contract with Brigham and Women's Hospital — a major teaching hospital affiliated with ...
For $4,000, This Genetic Counselor Will Screen Your DNA for Thousands of Diseases - Bloomberg
July 18, 2019 - For $4,000, This Genetic Counselor Will Screen Your DNA for Thousands of Diseases BloombergAt Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital, healthy patients can get tested to gauge their risk for developing a myriad of conditions.
More Physical Activity May Ward Off Alzheimer's Onset - PsychCentral.com
July 21, 2019 - More Physical Activity May Ward Off Alzheimer's Onset PsychCentral.comHigher levels of daily physical activity may protect against cognitive decline and neurodegeneration (brain tissue loss) in older adults at greater risk for.
Brigham employee battles POTS disorder to run BAA 10K - Boston Herald
June 22, 2019 - Brigham employee battles POTS disorder to run BAA 10K Boston HeraldWhen Mary Curran stands up, it feels like gravity is pulling her down. Her body feels heavy. Her heart races. And then there's the lightheadedness. Curran, 30 ...
Noninvasive, more precise preimplantation genetic test under development for IVF embryos - EurekAlert
June 24, 2019 - Noninvasive, more precise preimplantation genetic test under development for IVF embryos EurekAlertSelecting the best possible embryo to implant in a woman undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) is a complicated task. As success rates for IVF have improved, ...

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XBiotech Adds Dr. Peter Libby, Renowned Cardiologist and Research Pioneer in Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease, to its Corporate Board
on July 10, 2019 at 5:01 am
Dr. Libby is a practicing cardiovascular specialist at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Massachusetts and he is Mallinckrodt Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Libby leads a research ... […]
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
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Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH, "The Brigham") is the largest hospital of the Longwood Medical and Academic Area in Boston, Massachusetts. It is directly adjacent to Harvard Medical School of which ... […]
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
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Also known as “The Brigham,” Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an internationally recognized leader in the health care and medical research fields. The 793-bed hospital serves as the teaching affiliate ... […]
FDA Expands Real-World Evidence Partnership with Brigham and Women's Hospital and Aetion
on April 10, 2019 at 5:13 am
and Brigham and Women's Hospital have expanded their demonstration project, RCT DUPLICATE, using real-world evidence to predict the results of seven ongoing Phase IV trials. This is the first time ... […]

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An artificial nervous system can detect touches more than 1,000 times faster than the human sensory nervous system

Robots and prosthetic devices may soon have a sense of touch equivalent to, or better than, the human skin with the Asynchronous Coded Electronic Skin (ACES), an artificial nervous system developed by a team of NUS researchers. The new electronic skin system has ultra-high responsiveness and robustness to damage, and can be paired with any

An artificial nervous system can detect touches more than 1,000 times faster than the human sensory nervous system

Discovered: A gene that determines whether roots grow deep or shallow in the soil

Salk team’s finding will advance initiative to reduce atmospheric carbon through plants Hidden underground networks of plant roots snake through the earth foraging for nutrients and water, similar to a worm searching for food. Yet, the genetic and molecular mechanisms that govern which parts of the soil roots explore remain largely unknown. Now, Salk Institute

Discovered: A gene that determines whether roots grow deep or shallow in the soil

Fighting deep fakes with a deep neural network

Artificial intelligence to accurately detect altered photos is getting smarter Seeing was believing until technology reared its mighty head and gave us powerful and inexpensive photo-editing tools. Now, realistic videos that map the facial expressions of one person onto those of another, known as deepfakes, present a formidable political weapon. But whether it’s the benign

Fighting deep fakes with a deep neural network

The fight to preserve coral reefs requires local, not just global, action

Study is world’s longest record of reactive nutrients, algae concentrations for coral reefs Coral reefs are considered one of the most threatened ecosystems on the planet and are dying at alarming rates around the world. Scientists attribute coral bleaching and ultimately massive coral death to a number of environmental stressors, in particular, warming water temperatures

The fight to preserve coral reefs requires local, not just global, action

Bioinspired sustainable chemistry that breaks down even the most stubborn micropollutants

The 20th and 21st centuries have seen an explosion in the use of synthetic chemicals worldwide, including pesticides, medications and household cleaners — many of which end up in our waterways. Even in small amounts these substances can affect wildlife, plants and humans, and a number of them have shown resistance to normal water treatment methods,

Bioinspired sustainable chemistry that breaks down even the most stubborn micropollutants

3D-printable magnetic liquid devices for the fabrication of flexible electronics or that deliver targeted drug therapies

Revolutionary material could lead to 3D-printable magnetic liquid devices for the fabrication of flexible electronics, or artificial cells that deliver targeted drug therapies to diseased cells Inventors of centuries past and scientists of today have found ingenious ways to make our lives better with magnets – from the magnetic needle on a compass to magnetic data